OK, so “easy” may not be a word that comes to mind for designing such sensitive environments. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t produce a solid cleanroom design by tackling issues in a logical sequence. This article covers each key step, down to handy application-specific tips for adjusting load calculations, planning exfiltration paths, and angling for adequate mechanical room space relative to the cleanroom’s class.

In addition to serving as a handy reference on the various dehumidification technologies and their profiles, this article uses a manufacturing scenario to explore load-related questions and other design pitfalls. Will human occupancy make much of a difference? What valves does your humidifier have? And exactly what’s in that room, anyway?